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September 6, 1843
Edgefield Advertiser
Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
The Cleveland Plaindealer mocks Henry Clay's campaign visits to Ohio and Louisiana, noting Democratic gains in both states despite his efforts, and sarcastically suggests he visit more states to keep moving.
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Keep him moving.—The Cleveland Plaindealer, says: "Henry Clay visited Ohio during the last Fall campaign, addressed 150 thousand Buckeyes at Dayton. The vote of the State was changed from 23,000 whig in 1840, to 3,000 democratic, making a gain of 26,000. A few months before the election in Louisiana, Mr. Clay made his grand entree into New Orleans, and harangued the multitudes there assembled for several days. The result is told in the triumphant election of every democratic candidate for Congress, sweeping the State like a prairie fire and frightening the coons into a cold sweat.
He is next to visit North Carolina. Hope he will go by way of Vermont, Rhode Island, and the Jersies. Keep him moving."
He is next to visit North Carolina. Hope he will go by way of Vermont, Rhode Island, and the Jersies. Keep him moving."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Henry Clay
Political Campaign
Ohio Election
Louisiana Election
Democratic Gain
Whig Loss
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Clay
Where did it happen?
Ohio, Louisiana, New Orleans, Dayton, North Carolina, Vermont, Rhode Island, Jersies
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Key Persons
Henry Clay
Location
Ohio, Louisiana, New Orleans, Dayton, North Carolina, Vermont, Rhode Island, Jersies
Event Date
Last Fall Campaign, 1840
Story Details
Henry Clay's visits to Ohio and Louisiana during campaigns result in Democratic gains, changing Ohio from Whig to Democratic majority and sweeping Louisiana elections, with sarcasm suggesting more travels.